"The Vampire Bride," by Henry Thomas Liddell (plus story round-up)

The Vampire Bride, by Henry Thomas Liddell (1833)

"I am come—I am come! once again from the tomb,

    In return for the ring which you gave;

That I am thine, and that thou art mine,

    This nuptial pledge receive."

 

He lay like a corse 'neath the Demon's force,

    And she wrapp'd him in a shround;

And she fixed her teeth his heart beneath,

    And she drank of the warm life-blood!

 

And ever and anon murmur'd the lips of stone,

    "Soft and warm is this couch of thine,

Thou'lt to-morrow be laid on a colder bed—

    Albert! that bed will be mine!"

Here's a round-up of my stories that appeared in this week's Herald News (http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/)


Zombies on the brain at Lewis

A weeklong, intellectual examination into the science behind the zombie phenomenon

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15943398-423/zombies-on-the-brain-at-lewis.html


Morris woman a nurse even in retirement

For Norma Corsello, caring people went beyond the job.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15958964-423/morris-woman-a-nurse-even-in-retirement.html


Pet owners approach veterinary care in different ways.

When it comes to keeping your pet healthy, owners need a plan that fits their budget and animals' lifestyle.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/16030395-423/pet-owners-approach-veterinary-care-in-different-ways.html


Practicing what they preach

Meet a church that only wishes to serve the local community. They even built a new facility just for that purpose.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15765053-423/practicing-what-they-preach.html


JJC offering free car checkups

Even if you don't live near the college, read these tips for winterizing your car for safe driving during inclement weather.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/16046965-423/jjc-offering-free-car-checkups.html


Lifetime devoted to art

Eugenia Bank devoted most of her ninety-two years to creating art and mentoring similar creativity in others. Now a local assisted living facility is hosting a show in her memory to honor the legacy Bank left behind.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/16046940-423/a-lifetime-devoted-to-art.html